Frankenstein

"Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful." Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant and obsessed scientist, discovers the secret of imparting life to inanimate matter. From a collection of scavenged parts, he assembles a being—but upon its awakening, he is struck by horror at the "miserable monster" he has created. Abandoned by his maker and shunned by a fearful society, the Creature wanders the world in search of kindness, only to find rejection. What follows is a tragic game of cat-and-mouse that stretches from the halls of Ingolstadt to the icy wastes of the Arctic, as the creator and the created battle for dominance, revenge, and understanding. The Modern Prometheus: Shelley draws a parallel to the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods. Victor's "fire" is the spark of life, and his tragedy lies in his inability to handle the consequences of playing God. The novel poses a question that remains vital in the age of AI and genetic engineering: just because we can create life, should we? The Human Monster: While popular culture often depicts "Frankenstein" as a mindless brute, Shelley's original Creature is articulate, sensitive, and deeply philosophical. His descent into violence is a searing critique of how society creates its own monsters through cruelty and isolation. Why It Endures: Frankenstein is a multifaceted gem of literature. It is a cautionary tale, a psychological thriller, and a heartbreaking tragedy all in one. It challenges our definitions of beauty and humanity, leaving readers to wonder: who is the true monster—the creature, or the man who gave him life and then turned away? Face the creation that changed literature forever. Purchase "Frankenstein" today.